HOOF CARE

SPILLERS HAPPY HOOF is a high fibre feed suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis, good doers, natives and those in light work. It’s highly versatile and can be fed on its own, alongside a balancer or as a hay replacer. It includes short-chopped alfalfa and straw to extend eating time as well as a full range of added vitamins and minerals to provide a balanced diet. It also contains 15mg of biotin per 3kg serving, proven to support hoof health.

RRP: £17.25 for 20kg | spillers-feeds.com

MOLLICHAFF HOOFKIND COMPLETE is a complete high fibre cereal-free feed containing a vitamin and mineral supplement specially formulated for good doers and those prone to laminitis.

RRP: £11.90 for 15kg | horsehage.co.uk

HOOF is a caramelflavoured additive that not only includes optimum levels of all the micronutrients that have been scientifically proven to promote hoof quality, but also a broad range of micronutrients that improve the efficiency of the hoof supplement whilst also supporting light work. TopSpec Healthy Hoof contains the level of biotin scientifically proven to improve hoof quality (15mg/500kg horse/day).

RRP: £28.25 for 3kg | topspec.com

BIO-BLOOM PS supports healthy skin and hooves through the inclusion of key nutrients at levels scientifically proven to maintain hoof quality and hoof growth, as well as providing lecithin and essential fatty acids to support a soft, shiny coat, mane and tail. This research-driven formula contains optimum levels of biotin, methionine, iodine, and chelated zinc shown to support hoof growth.

RRP: £95.99 | saracenhorsefeeds.com

NATHALIE HORSE CARE HOOF GEL DELUXE has a creamy texture, with Vitamin E, eucalyptus, and salmon oil. Providing a super shine to the hooves without compromising on hoof care or health. It is the perfect product for shows, competitions, or everyday use.

RRP: £23.50 | thecentreline.co.uk

NAF FIVE STAR PROFEET PELLETS provides the right ratio of ingredients to target hoof growth, hoof integrity and strength. While most products focus on biotin for hoof growth, Five Star Profeet works on encapsulating the primary sulphurs that deliver hoof integrity to ensure hooves are built to last, underpinned with a unique complex of antioxidants for inflammatory support.

RRP: from £39.99 for 3kg | naf-equine.eu/uk

FARRIER’S FORMULA can be added as a top dressing on regular feed or given separately. It provides nutrients such as phospholipids, omega fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and important amino acid ‘protein-building blocks’ for a healthy hoof and hair coat. Within weeks of feeding Farrier’s Formula you will notice a glossy, more deeply coloured coat and an emerging new band of healthy hoof growth.

RRP: £53.50 | lifedatalabs.co.uk

CAVALOR DRY FEET makes the hoof a less hospitable home for necrotic bacteria. Thanks to the spray bottle, it will reach the deepest parts. By making the hooves hard and dry, oxygen will find its way back to the area close to the frog, which will cause the death of bacteria.

RRP: £20 for 250ml | zebraproducts.co.uk

ABSORBINE HOOFLEX ORIGINAL LIQUID

CONDITIONER unique formula contains nine beneficial ingredients to help maintain the pliability of the entire hoof by providing conditioners necessary for proper moisture balance. Regular use of Hooflex will keep the frog, sole, heel, and coronary band flexible, healthy, and resistant to cracking or infection.

RRP: £20.11 for 444ml bottle with brush absorbine.co.uk

MASTACARE BLACK SOLID HOOF OIL has a black gloss finish and contains vegetable and cod liver oil to help maintain healthy hooves. Non-spill and long lasting to leave super gloss finish to hooves.

RRP: £7.49 | harryhall.com